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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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